Assassins: A Riveting Musical at NJCU’s Center for the Arts
📍 Margaret Williams Theatre, Jersey City, NJ
📅 October 25–27 & October 31–November 2, 2025
Get ready for an unforgettable theatrical experience as NJCU’s Center for the Arts presents Assassins, a bold and gripping musical that dives deep into the darker corners of American history and culture. Featuring the genius of Stephen Sondheim (music and lyrics) and John Weidman (book), and under the direction of Marc G. Dalio, this provocative production takes center stage over two weekends this fall.
Weekend One:
Weekend Two:
Assassins shines a spotlight on nine infamous individuals who attempted — and in some cases succeeded — in assassinating U.S. Presidents. This daring one-act “revusical” breaks the boundaries of time and place, uniting historical figures like John Wilkes Booth and Lee Harvey Oswald in a chillingly surreal narrative.
With Sondheim’s masterful score and Weidman’s compelling storytelling, this award-winning musical exposes the underbelly of the American Dream — examining fame, disillusionment, and the unsettling power of notoriety.
Expect a night of unforgettable music, thought-provoking themes, and bold performances that will challenge your view of history.
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